Ohio State University Leads Effort to Improve Water Security With The Navajo Nation Researchers at The Ohio State University will help the Navajo Nation mitigate the lack of water and food security. An effort led by researchers at The Ohio State University will help the Navajo Nation mitigate the lack of water and food security, according to Ohio State News. Navajo communities are facing new challenges due to COVID-19, including securing ample clean drinking water and proper sanitation. More than 40% of Navajo Nation households in Utah lack running water or adequate sanitation, reported Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez’s office.